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EMPCO Directive: new consumer transparency rules
Overview On 27 September 2026, new consumer transparency rules will become applicable in the EU. Directive (EU) 2024/825 (EmpCo Directive), applicable from 27 September 2026, introduces stricter rules targeting greenwashing, misleading sustainability labels and early product obsolescence. Businesses will no longer be able to rely on unsubstantiated generic green claims, uncertified sustainability labels or climate-neutrality […]
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New report – Stricter rules for audiovisual commercial communications
The European Audiovisual Observatory, part of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, has just published a major new comparative study co-financed by the European Commission: Stricter and more detailed national rules for audiovisual commercial communications. The Latvian submission to the report was provided by Ieva Andersone, Country Managing Partner and head of the competition and regulatory […]
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Annual Report of Sorainen Latvia 2024
Sorainen Latvia Annual Report 2024 Focus for 2024: client experiences Our top-quality client service and experience build trust; clients feel valued and understood, fostering long-term relationships and client loyalty. In 2024, we worked on several initiatives to improve client service and experiences so that our clients receive not only the highest quality legal and […]
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How AI, music, and iconic brands are shaping IP law in the Baltics
Welcome to our latest newsletter, where we share the latest developments in the world of intellectual property from Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia. Estonia: Protecting the Estonian language in the age of AI The Simpsons style in your ad: clever tribute or legal risk? Legal insights take centre stage at Tallinn Music Week Lithuania: Trade mark […]
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Piracy, patents & design law: the latest legal developments in the Baltics
Welcome to our latest newsletter, where we explore key legal developments shaping the Baltic region and beyond. This edition covers significant changes in EU design law, offering businesses stronger protection for digital and industrial designs. In Latvia, intellectual property challenges arise as the success of the Oscar-winning animated film Straume fuels piracy concerns, while a […]